DiVittorio Center for Autism

05/01/2026

Executives director Kat DiVittorio was intensely grateful to be invited to this discussion by Arc Erie County. The adult autism community is a severely neglected, often misunderstood community, and being able to connect and be part of the conversation is paramount.

https://www.erienewsnow.com/news/housing-for-adult-with-autism-and-intellectual-disabilities/article_7ce7fdde-cb2a-42e9-b36f-2dd95b6c75c0.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwdGRleARh9HBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeJo09AA3ohQG5q5WbCCgjnmxmEZCfMCwkTtZaAs2x7Vl7NDec83xGfAaq2pU_aem_zOrw0vQ_7gUxwcJs81oihg

Parents of adults with autism are actively engaging with legislators to address pressing housing challenges faced by their children, highlighting a significant crisis in accessible housing and support services for

04/28/2026

Thank you so much Justin Wagner For Congress for coming to our Open House this past month and visiting with us! We love getting to share what we do and love the support - especially when people truly listen! Thank you again! We will be posting more pictures of the event soon, as well as presenting an open sensory room calendar and program offerings!

04/20/2026

Join us this Wednesday, April 22nd from 5–8PM as we raise funds for the DiVittorio Center for Autism💙

For every draft poured, we’ll donate $1—and ALL cash tips will go directly to support their incredible work serving individuals and families in our community.

Come hang out, enjoy a pint, and support a great local cause with us at Poverty K**b Farmhouse Ales 🍻

And don’t forget—Wednesdays offer:
✨ Half-off kids meals | 5:30–7:30PM
🍻 Happy Hour | 4:30–6:30PM

04/02/2026

On this World Autism Acceptance Day, we at the DiVittorio Center for Autism invite you to reflect on what acceptance truly means across the entire spectrum, regardless of age, ability, or circumstance. We live in a world divided in so many ways, and there are many occasions we see this even within the autism community. Let today serve as an anchor for us all, together, to work toward strengthening our understanding, being resilient in our advocacy, and truly working toward inclusion of all those across the autism spectrum.
Happy World Autism Acceptance Day, and may we move forward to be more accepting every day.

03/17/2026

While we know many of you are celebrating St. Patrick's Day, today also marks and important date for so many people across the world: Profound Autism Day! Please take a minute as you fill your day with thoughts of luck, green and celebration to reflect on the importance of inclusion, understanding, and meaningful support. The truth is, awareness goes beyond recognition; awareness means action, real compassion and commitment to making sure we are creating a world where every individual has a chance to thrive, be valued and receive real, meaningful support.
We at the DiVittorio Center for Autism are celebrating all the families and individuals with profound autism not just today, but every day, and we hope you'll join us!

03/13/2026

Open invitation!
We are pleased to announce our open house is April 18th from 11am - 2pm! We expect to have community partners, music, vegan and nonvegan treat opportunities, an open sensory room, curriculum review, amazing fidgets by Demeter Premier, and more!
Please mark your calendars, and rsvp to [email protected] or [email protected] if you plan to attend so we can have food totals!
We hope to see everyone there, and more invitations will be sent out as the time goes as well!

02/21/2026

Please take a look at our first newsletter! Let us know what you think and check out what we have going on!

02/20/2026

Something big is happening!
We're excited to invite you to save the date for our 2026 open house on Saturday, April 18th of 2026!
Although more details will be shared soon, expect sensory friendly music, snacks (with observance to restrictive eating and dietary restrictions!), open sensory room access, curriculum introduction, and so much more! Please reach out if you want to put placed on the email list, and reach out if you'd like a physical invitation (also coming soon!)

02/18/2026

I'm really excited to share what our friends over at Shriners Children's Erie are doing! Their barrier-free orthotic and prosthetic clinicians are now able to take community referrals, and they make the process to receive these devices as seamless as possible! We especially love the availability for padded helmets for those who have a tendency to bang or smack their head, supramalleolar orthoses for ankle stability, and ankle-foot orthoses for walking support that we see in so many kiddos on the spectrum, but the Shriners Children's Erie can really help out with any pediatric orthotic and prosthetic services needed in the community, and like the DiVittorio Center for Autism, they do this while removing any significant barriers families may face. Please, if you need any support in this regard, reach out to them or to me to connect you with the right person!

02/18/2026

Grateful to have been shared this event! We love to see events that promote inclusivity, and are grateful that we see more happening in Erie County!
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DmqXYRuAt/

This weekend we will be hosting an Autism Friendly event by BAND TOGETHER ERIE.

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For more information or to register, please visit:

bandtogethererie.org